Frosty wrote:

So much going down holding the face after not being hit in the face in this match.

Footballers are always at it these days, it's embarrassing.

You'd think a big English beast like Carroll wouldn't do that sort of thing.

Kompany doesn't stand for that shit though. It's why he's such a boss.

Hard to argue with that.

Hughes played him as a holding midfielder for about a season, didn't he?

So majestic. He's like an eagle.

Frosty wrote:

You'd think a big English beast like Carroll wouldn't do that sort of thing. Kompany doesn't stand for that shit though. It's why he's such a boss.

Kompany is basically the Rooney of the defence. He can play ANYWHERE. He's a fucking beast.

Hello Scottish footy fans, how do you guys rate Shiels at Killie, we're looking at him for Bournemouth, but I've not a clue

I think they're looking at the manager. He's not been in charge for long enough to be honest, mid-table isn't anything to shout about, winning the League Cup is a big deal for the fans up here, but has never said much about the team.

SPL managers tend to look to the Championship as their next step, you might get him due to the impending financial apocalypse up here, but I'd be wary about him moving on again as soon as he can.

Looks like Wenger is correction previous seasons' errors by getting to work on the transfer market nice and early. M'Vila (cracking signing) is almost done and dusted. Affelay is reported to be in advanced stages and there's also a rumour that he's interested in our very own Nathaniel Clyne.

Could Arsenal be a force again next season?

cockbeard wrote:

Oops, I meant their manager, how do they play, I know he won the league cup but dunno what he's llike

I see.  Well in that case, he comes across as a bit of a fool every time he opens his mouth.  Some of his post match interviews have been ridiculous.  Seems like a decent/good manager though.  His Kilmarnock team have soundly beaten Celtic and Rangers this year when you wouldn't have given them a chance (final against Celtic and full house at Ibrox).

M'Vila would be a tremendous signing for Arsenal.

Allardyce doesn't seem to be letting the disappointment of not being appointed Barcelona manager get to him. He must think he has a decent shot at getting the Chelsea job.

g.man wrote:

Blocks100 wrote:

C'mon Blackpool, don't let Fat Sam back in the Prem.

Hmmm...  Blackpool. Cheap digs, cheap booze, cheap food...but quite possibly the single worst ground to rig in the premiership. West Ham. Free digs at hawt friends house within walking distance, free booze, free food...one of the easiest grounds to rig. it's going to be fucking Blackpool, isn't it g.man

And don't forget Blackpool is a shit hole !!! That's the pubs and clubs by the way

Kernowgaz wrote:

How old is he?

43 

Olimite wrote:

Looks like Wenger is correction previous seasons' errors by getting to work on the transfer market nice and early. M'Vila (cracking signing) is almost done and dusted. Affelay is reported to be in advanced stages and there's also a rumour that he's interested in our very own Nathaniel Clyne. Could Arsenal be a force again next season?

As an arsenal fan I've stopped believing the papers and wenger - I thinks he's had his time now . As we seem to sell our best players every summer and they don't get replaced . I think M'villa stories are supposed to be coming from his agent - I know he's French but can you see arsenal paying £18 m for anyone ? The Podolski signings a good but only if it's not in preparation of van Persie leaving . Fingers crossed for Sunday but I honestly wouldn't be surprised if we bottle it .

Agreed. I don't listen to Wenger anymore as he just keeps lying. Don't expect any new signings before we know if we're in the Champions League or not.

I am , he's the only world class player we've got now ! Before we moved stadium and we were lied to about how we'd be able to compete with the best teams in world ( we can't even compete with Bolton ! )
Wenger admitted as much last season , saying if we sold fabregas and nasri - we aren't a big club anymore !

@ Ras - do you think we'll bottle it on Sunday ?

@Kernowgaz I don't think we'll bottle it, but I do fear it. Our record at The Hawthorns isn't bad, despite losing to them last season. My biggest concern is how we cope without Arteta as we still haven't won a match in the league this season without him.

@Liveinadive People said the same when Henry moved on and then Adebayor scored 30 in a season. We've confirmed the signing of Podolski for next season and I don't think it'll be the last of our transfer business in regard to freshening up our attack.

I don't want Robin to go, but I'm beyond caring about individuals now. There are more top quality strikers than there are top teams and I'm sure we'll find someone else if need be.